Dresden (dpa / sn) The German Life Saving Society (DLRG) will elect a new top management at its federal meeting on Friday and Saturday in Dresden. With Ute Vogt, a woman could take over the presidency for the first time in the history of the association, the company announced on Monday. Vogt is striving to succeed President Achim Haag. Further topics are the compliance principles of the DLRG and an expansion of prevention work to increase safety on the water.
According to its own admission, the DLRG is the largest water rescue organization in the world with more than 1.7 million members and sponsors.
It was founded in Leipzig in 1913 to save people from drowning.
The DLRG offers swimming lessons and the training of lifeguards.
At the same time, she informs about dangers in the water and organizes the water rescue service.
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